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crystal theater
from woody guthrie posted in music by crabapple
On the SW corner of this intersection is the Crystal Theater, a vaudeville theater that was built in 1921 (when Guthrie was nine years old).
Woody would later recall how he used to sneak in to watch cowboy movies and other silent films. Today, the Crystal Theater is one of the venues that hosts the annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival.
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from woody guthrie posted in music by crabapple
North of Okemah a few blocks on Woody Guthrie Blvd (which turns into N3770 Rd) is Highland Cemetery. The cemetery contains the graves for Woody Guthrie's family: his sister, Clara Edna (who was burned to death in 1918), and Woody's parents, Nora Belle and Charley Edward Guthrie.
Woody Guthrie also has a grave marker at Highland (even though he was cremated and his ashes spread at Coney Island). Guthrie's marker is engraved with the words "Bound For Glory," and a self-portrait cartoon drawn by him.
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from dj shadow posted in music by nevereatshreddedwheat
Former location of the used record store Records as seen on the cover of DJ Shadow's first album Endtroducing...... That's Chief Xcel and Lyrics Born from the Solesides label browsing. This is also where they filmed parts of DJ Shadow's video for "Midnight In A Perfect World."
The space was rumored to be haunted by a Victorian woman the owners supposedly named Gertrude. Perhaps that's why they moved. The store is currently located down on Broadway and Land Park Drive.
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from creedence clearwater revival posted in music by nevereatshreddedwheat
"The factory" was drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford's nickname for Creedence Clearwater Revival's rehearsal space in this converted warehouse in Berkley. Cosmo's Factory, CCR's fifth album, was released in 1970.
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from woody guthrie posted in music by crabapple
Woody Guthrie arrived in Los Angeles in 1937 and encountered the same scorn and hatred that other "Okies" received from Californians.
Guthrie found a home at the KFVD radio station singing "old-timey" tunes as well as his own originals.
Together with his singing partner "Lefty Lou" (Maxine Crissman), Guthrie attracted attention to the plight of the Okies, as well as provided songs and stories that reminded them of home.
Guthrie also honed his skill as a political commentator, railing against corruption, injustice, and other violations of human rights. The radio show would last until 1940, when differences between station owner Frank Burke and Guthrie ended the relationship.
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